The United Nations is warning that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading at an unprecedented pace, with the number of infections doubling every 20 days. The UN says the response is struggling to keep up, as hundreds continue to die amid worsening humanitarian conditions. The World Food Programme (WFP) has also stressed that food assistance is now a critical part of containing the outbreak. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports

The United Nations is warning that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is spreading at an unprecedented pace, with the number of infections doubling every 20 days. The UN says the response is struggling to keep up, as hundreds continue to die amid worsening humanitarian conditions. The World Food Programme (WFP) has also stressed that food assistance is now a critical part of containing the outbreak. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

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UN warns ebola outbreak spreading at an unprecendented pace

Zambia has started receiving Ballot Papers for the August General Election from the United Arab Emirates' city of Dubai, where the Southern African nation has been printing from. Meanwhile preparations for the election on the ground is going but with a number of concerns ranging from withdrawal of validly nominated candidates, claims of unfair electoral practice to continued scenes of violence countrywide. Our Zambia Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo now gives us a build-up for the polls.

Zambia has started receiving Ballot Papers for the August General Election from the United Arab Emirates' city of Dubai, where the Southern African nation has been printing from. Meanwhile preparations for the election on the ground is going but with a number of concerns ranging from withdrawal of validly nominated candidates, claims of unfair electoral practice to continued scenes of violence countrywide. Our Zambia Correspondent Arthur Davies Sikopo now gives us a build-up for the polls.

Zambia begins receiving ballot papers for August elections

At the recently ended International Women's Forum for Peace and Democracy in Luanda, Angola, Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the African Women's Impact Fund, Lindeka Dzedze stressed that women's economic empowerment is key to peace, stability, and resilience in Africa, calling for concrete action and measurable results to drive real impact. Tracey Boomgaard caught up with Dzedze on the eve of Pan-African Women's Day and began by asking her about empowering women and the issue of gender equality...

At the recently ended International Women's Forum for Peace and Democracy in Luanda, Angola, Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the African Women's Impact Fund, Lindeka Dzedze stressed that women's economic empowerment is key to peace, stability, and resilience in Africa, calling for concrete action and measurable results to drive real impact. Tracey Boomgaard caught up with Dzedze on the eve of Pan-African Women's Day and began by asking her about empowering women and the issue of gender equality...

Women's economic empowerment key in Africa

South Africa continues to grapple with a deepening child hunger crisis, with nearly a quarter of children living in severe food poverty and many at risk of life-threatening malnutrition. Efforts to provide nutritious meals to vulnerable children and support Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, remain a critical intervention in addressing these challenges, particularly in underserved communities where resources are limited. To unpack the scale of the crisis, the impact on children, and what more needs to be done to tackle food insecurity in a sustainable way, Mpho Sithole spoke to Brian Nell, CEO of Rise Against Hunger Africa

South Africa continues to grapple with a deepening child hunger crisis, with nearly a quarter of children living in severe food poverty and many at risk of life-threatening malnutrition. Efforts to provide nutritious meals to vulnerable children and support Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres, remain a critical intervention in addressing these challenges, particularly in underserved communities where resources are limited. To unpack the scale of the crisis, the impact on children, and what more needs to be done to tackle food insecurity in a sustainable way, Mpho Sithole spoke to Brian Nell, CEO of Rise Against Hunger Africa

UN warns ebola outbreak spreading at an unprecendented pace

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